The Island packet 38 is a 38.0ft cutter designed by Bob Johnson and built in fiberglass by Island Packet Yachts between 1986 and 1993.
188 units have been built.
The Island packet 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Island packet 38 | ||
| Length | 38 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 46.51 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 267.08 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.74 | ||
| Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.70 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 870 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 414.55 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 320 sq.ft | ||
| I | 46.50 ft | ||
| J | 17.83 ft | ||
| P | 40 ft | ||
| E | 16 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 44 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 57 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 187 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Island Packet Yachts | ||
| Designer | Bob Johnson | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1993 | ||
| Number built | 188 |